Comparison

Text to Speech PDF Reader vs Quick Export

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Text to Speech PDF Reader

Listen to PDF documents with a text-to-speech reader that highlights words as it reads. Save favorite text sections, crop unwanted content, and enjoy features like Dark Mode and dynamic type. Sync across devices for seamless reading.

Highlights
  • High-quality voices in multiple languages
  • Word highlighting and automatic page scrolling
  • Save and access highlighted text sections
  • Crop unwanted content
  • Dark Mode and dynamic type support
  • Cross-device document syncing
Features
Read full description

Read along to enhance comprehension or just kick back and listen to any PDF. * Dozens of high-quality voices in multiple languages to choose from with additional voices available to download on your device for free. * Choose a primary and secondary voice and switch between them easily as you read. * The app will highlight words as it reads and scroll the page automatically. * The app will remember where you left off and scroll to that position automatically next time you open a document. * Select any portion of text to save it as a highlight. * Tap any of your saved highlights and the app will open the pdf and scroll to the appropriate position. * Use the crop feature to skip repeated content that you don't want the app to read. * Support for dynamic type. * Support for Dark Mode. * Save as many pdfs as you want. * Optionally sync your documents with all of your iOS/iPadOS devices. If you enjoy the app please let us know through the in-app contact form and don't forget to rate us! Thank you for trying TTS PDF. --- "TTS PDF Yearly" is an annual auto-renewable subscription for $9.99. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew up to 24 hours before your next subscription payment is due via your App Store settings page. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://bretlester.com/app_content/ttspdf_terms.html Privacy Policy: https://bretlester.com/app_content/ttspdf_privacy_policy.html

About

Quick Export

This app transforms clipboard content into formatted documents and images. It supports numerous file types, offers a rich text editor, and includes OCR for text extraction from photos. Ideal for professionals and students needing to quickly create polished output.

Highlights
  • Rich text editor with full formatting
  • Smart content detection for 27+ file types
  • Multi-page PDF and image export
  • Syntax highlighting for code
  • OCR text extraction from photos
  • Professional document templates
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
Features
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Transform Your Clipboard Into Professional Documents QuickExport is the fastest way to turn text and images into beautifully formatted documents right on your iPhone. Whether you're coding, writing, or working on the go, QuickExport detects your content type and exports it perfectly. RICH TEXT EDITOR - Create professional documents with full formatting - Bold, Italic, Underline, Strikethrough text styles - Custom text colors and highlight colors - Multiple font families and sizes - Text alignment options (Left, Center, Right, Justified) - Bullet and numbered lists - Insert and edit images inline - Save and load drafts for later - Unlimited undo/redo - Professional document templates SMART CONTENT DETECTION Automatically detects 27+ file types including: - Code: Swift, Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, Ruby, Go, Rust, and more - Documents: Markdown, HTML, CSS, JSON, XML, YAML - Data: CSV, SQL, Shell Scripts - And many more formats POWERFUL EXPORT OPTIONS - Multi-page PDF with customizable layouts - High-quality PNG and JPEG images - Syntax highlighting for code - Custom page margins and headers/footers - Professional formatting preserved - Share directly to Files, AirDrop, or any app OCR TEXT EXTRACTION - Extract text from photos instantly - Works with documents, receipts, business cards, signs - Insert extracted text directly into editor - Perfect for digitizing printed materials DOCUMENT TEMPLATES Get started quickly with professional templates: - Business letterhead - Invoice format - Meeting memo - Technical report - Resume layout PRIVACY FIRST - No data collection - everything stays on your device - No account required - No analytics or tracking - Your content is completely private PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock unlimited exports and advanced features: - Unlimited PDF exports - Unlimited file exports - All document templates - Custom page settings - Priority support Perfect for developers, writers, students, professionals, and anyone who works with text on their iPhone. Export code snippets, create formatted documents, digitize receipts, or draft professional letters - all in one powerful app. Download QuickExport today and experience the fastest way to go from clipboard to professional document!

Screenshots

Text to Speech PDF Reader4 screens
Quick Export4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Text to Speech PDF Reader at Free against Quick Export's $1.99. Text to Speech PDF Reader also leads on ratings volume (561 vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). Quick Export's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Text to Speech PDF Reader is free to download; Quick Export costs $1.99 up front. Text to Speech PDF Reader sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Quick Export asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quick Export holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text to Speech PDF Reader has 561 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text to Speech PDF Reader ships an update every 10 days, Quick Export every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Text to Speech PDF Reader versus Quick Export: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText to Speech PDF ReaderQuick Export
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (561 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings561 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBret LesterJOHN DEAN MARTIN

Customer experience

Text to Speech PDF Reader

All ratings561 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral4.1%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive45.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative49.4%

Quick Export

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Text to Speech PDF Reader

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Skips paragraphs and double plays when pausing
  • Erased files without consent
  • Doesn't work with two-column text
  • Reads text backwards
  • Unable to copy/paste or open certain files
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  • Skips sentences and doesn't read column text in the correct order
  • Skips whole paragraphs
  • Glitches and gets stuck in a reading loop

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add ability to read alternate text (alttext) in PDFs
  • Improve voice quality and options
  • Add ability to organize files in folders
  • Add mobile-friendly version
  • Improve handling of scanned/column PDFs
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  • Add ability to skip headers/page numbers
  • Improve pronunciation of uncommon words

Quick Export

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Text to Speech PDF Reader

Subscriptions9
  • TTSPDF Unlimited Weekly7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • TTS PDF Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Premium Weekly$9.997 Days
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  • Premium Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • TTS PDF Basic7 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Premium Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$119.991 Year
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$119.991 Year
One-time1
  • 1 Million Characters$39.99
None

Quick Export

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Text to Speech PDF Reader free?
Text to Speech PDF Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quick Export free?
Quick Export costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Text to Speech PDF Reader or Quick Export?
Quick Export is rated higher. Text to Speech PDF Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 561 ratings, while Quick Export averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Text to Speech PDF Reader or Quick Export have ads?
Neither Text to Speech PDF Reader nor Quick Export shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Text to Speech PDF Reader or Quick Export?
Text to Speech PDF Reader ships an update every 10 days, and Quick Export every 3 weeks. Most recently, Text to Speech PDF Reader was updated on November 7, 2026 and Quick Export on October 31, 2026.

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